Dr. Micky Olutende Oloo

Position: Lecturer
Qualifications:
Department: Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science
Contact Address: P.O BOX 43844-00100,Kenyatta University
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PUBLICATIONS & BOOKS

BOOKS

Odiango R.A., Oloo, M. (2017). Efficacy of Physical Education program on Abdominalstrength amongst Physically Challenged: A case of Kolwal Special School, Kenya. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishers ISBN 13:978-3-330-05086-0. ISBN 10: 3330050861 EAN: 9783330050860,60 Pages. Published 2017-03-09.
Oloo, M.O., Wisiuba, P.B., Wesonga, B. (2018). Exercise Prescription Among Health Care Professionals in Kakamega, Kenya. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishers ISBN:978-613-9-98914-0. Pages 160. Published 2018-12-14.

PUBLICATIONS

Ocholla, J., Odiango, R. A., Oloo, M. (2017) Critical areas and intervention strategies on emotional and behavioural disabilities amongst primary school-going children in Kakamega County Kenya. International Journal of Educational Policy and Review Vol.4 (7), pp. 180-186 https://doi.org/10.15739/IJEPRR.17.019.
Oloo M. O., Bukhala P. W, Wesonga B., Odiango R. A., Kathure, D. (2017) Exercise prescription for prevention and control of chronic diseases by healthcare providers in Kenya. International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health4 (7), pp. 148-154.Available online at https://www.journalissues.org/IRJPEH/ https://doi.org/10.15739/irjpeh.17.018.
Oloo, M. O., Kweyu, I. W., Ashiali, I. V. (2017) Review of randomized primary care physical activity counseling International Journal of Current Research,9, (08),55943-55948. Available online http://www.journalcra.com/article/review-randomized-primary-care-physical-activity-counselling-interventions
Oloo, M. O., Kweyu, I.W. (2017) Exercise and chronic diseases. International Research Journal of Science and Research,6(10),588-599.Available online at https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v6i10/v6i10.php/ https://doi.org/10.21275/ART20177057.
Oloo M. O., Kweyu, I.W., and Jasper S. W. (2017). “Health Behaviour Intentions and Barriers to Physical Activity among Health Science Students: Exploring General Self Efficacy as a Mediator.” Journal of Physical Activity Research, Vol. 2, No. 2, 101-106. Available online at http://pubs.sciepub.com/jpar/2/2/6 ©Science and Education Publishing DOI: https://doi.org/10.12691/jpar-2-2-6
Oloo M. O., Jasper S. W., Edinah, S.M., Kweyu, I.W. (2017). “Effects of aerobic exercise on mood state of university students. A quasi-experimental approach”. International Journal of Current Research,9, (11),61107-61112.Available online at http://www.journalcra.com/article/effects-aerobic-exercise-mood-state-university-students-quasi-experimental-approach
Oloo Micky Olutende, Peter Wisiuba Bukhala, and Bernard Wesonga. (2018). “Exercise Prescription: Practices of Healthcare Professionals in Hospital Setting, Kenya.” Journal of Physical Activity Research, 3, no. 1 (2018): 47-54. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12691/jpar-3-1-8
Monica, N. K., Konyole, S., Nguka, G., Oloo, M. O., Kathure, D., Peter, M.W. (2017) The role of phytochemicals in prevention and control of chronic diseases. International journal of current research,9, (11),62540-62543.Available online athttp://www.journalcra.com/article/role-phytochemicals-prevention-and-control-chronic-diseases.
Edinah Sabiri, Oloo Micky Olutende, Issah K. Wabuyabo, & Vurigwa Esther. (2018) “Knowledge and Attitude towards Prenatal Exercise among Expectant Women from Selected Health Facilities, Kakamega County, Kenya.” Journal of Physical Activity Research, vol. 3, no. 1 (2018): 55-59. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12691/jpar-3-1-9
Wangui Anthony Muchiri, Oloo Micky Olutende, Issah W. Kweyu, and Esther Vurigwa. (2018). “Meaning of Physical Activities for the Elderly: A Review.” American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, vol. 6, no. 3 (2018): 79-83. https://doi.org/10.12691/ajssm-6-3-3
Oloo Micky Olutende, Jasper Situma Wekesa, Edinah Sabiri Mogaka, and Issah Wabuyabo Kweyu. (2018). “Discriminant Analysis of Anthropometric and Bio motor Variables Among Groups of Male University Athletes in Three Sports.” European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 4, no. 12 (2018): 92-104. DOI: https://doi: 10.5281/zenodo.1473156
Micky O.O. (2019) Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge on Exercise Counselling and Physical Activity Promotion in Primary Care. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS),4(2),28-35. https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue2/28-35.pdf
Micky O.O. (2019) Exercise prescription: Attitudes and barriers among healthcare professionals. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS),4(2),55-63. https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue2/55-63.pdf
Wangui Anthony Muchiri, Oloo Micky Olutende, and Issah W. Kweyu. (2019). “Concussion: A Growing Concern in the Rugby Fraternity.” American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, vol. 7, no. 1, 10-15. http://doi: 10.12691/ajssm-7-1-2.
Oloo Micky Olutende, Maximilla N. Wanzala, and Issah Wabuyabo Kweyu. (2019). “Exercise prescription: a structural equation analysis of the theory of
planned behavior among Kenyan healthcare professionals.” European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 5, no. 6: 14-28. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2579410
Oloo Micky Olutende, Maximilla N. Wanzala, Issah Wabuyabo Kweyu, and Anthony Wangui Muchiri. (2019). “Academic self-efficacy, attitudes, and knowledge among undergraduate biostatistics students.” European Journals of Education Studies. Vol 5, no.12: 212-224. http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2609193
Oloo Micky Olutende, Anthony Wangui Muchiri, Maximilla N. Wanzala, and Edwin Kadima Wamukoya (2019). “Concussion knowledge and attitudes among sub-elite rugby union players in western Kenya.” European Journal of Public Health Studies. Vol 1, no. 2: 25-42. http://dx.doi: 10.5281/zenodo.2652952.
Edwin Kadima Wamukoya, Anthony Wangui Muchiri, and Oloo Micky Olutende, (2019). “Role of Physical Activity in the Development of National Goals: Systematic Review.” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS),4(4),56-60, ISSN 2454-6194. http://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/digital-library/Vol.IV-Issue-IV.php
Oloo Micky Olutende, Maximilla N. Wanzala, Anthony Wangui Muchiri, and Edwin Kadima Wamukoya. (2019). “Comparative Study of Anthropometrics, Blood Pressure Phenotypes, and Bio-motor Variables Among Sports and Non-Sports University Students.” European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 5, no. 6: 14-28. DOI: http://dx.doi: 10.5281/zenodo.3235813
Anthony Muchiri Wangui, Maximilla N. Wanzala, Oloo Micky Olutende, and Edwin Kadima Wamukoya. (2019). “Assessment of Pre-Season Anthropometric Tests of Rugby Players in A Championship Club, Kenyan Rugby Union.” European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 5, no. 10: 67-83. http://dx.doi:10.5281/zenodo.3265922
Oloo Micky Olutende, Maximilla N. Wanzala, Anthony Muchiri Wangui, and Edwin Kadima Wamukoya. (2019). “Prognostic validity of morphological, physiological and motor characteristics in classifying university athletes in different sports.” International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health 2019; 6(4): 38-44 http://www.kheljournal.com/archives/?year=2019&vol=6&issue=4&part=A
Maximilla N. Wanzala & Oloo Micky Olutende. (2019). “Role of Devolution in Health Service Delivery, Health Workforce, and Medical Commodities Acquisition: A Review.” Saudi Journal of Medicine, 5, no. 10: 497-509. http://dx.doi:10.21276/sjm.2019.4.7.4
Maximilla N. Wanzala & Oloo Micky Olutende. (2019). “A Review of Health Financing and Information Systems: The Role of Devolved Governance.” Saudi Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 238-250. http://dx.doi:10.21276/sjnhc.2019.2.7.3
Oloo Micky Olutende, Maximilla N. Wanzala, and Edwin Kadima Wamukoya. (2019). “Do health beliefs predict exercise behavior? Exploring the constructs of the health belief model” European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 5, no. 12: 59-72. DOI: http://dx.doi: 10.5281/zenodo.3451272
Oloo Micky Olutende, Dr. Maximilla N. Wanzala, Prof. Edwin K. Wamukoya. (2019). Psychometric Properties of The Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II: Validation of the Self-Realization and Health Responsibility Constructs Among Kenyan University Students. Saudi Journal Nursing & Health Care, 2(11), 365-373. http://dx.doi:10.36348/SJNHC.2019.v02i11.004
Oloo Micky Olutende, Prof. Edwin K. Wamukoya, Dr. Maximilla N. Wanzala. (2019). Validation of a Four-Factor Measurement Model of the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II: A Confirmatory Study with Kenyan Undergraduate Students. Saudi Journal of Nursing & Health Care, 2(12), 396-406.http://dx.doi:10.36348/sjnhc.2019.v02i12.001
Oloo Micky Olutende, Maximilla N. Wanzala, and Edwin Kadima Wamukoya. (2020). “Efficacy of physical activity counselling interventions delivered in primary care: a systematic review and meta-analysis” European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 6, no. 4: 65-141. DOI: http://doi: 10.5281/zenodo.3864522
Edwin Kadima Wamukoya, Anthony Muchiri Wangui Oloo Micky Olutende. (2020). “Influence of Social Media Usage on knowledge of sexual violence among college medical students in Kenya” European Journal of Public Health Studies, 3, no. 1: 44-56. DOI: http:// doi: 10.46827/ejphs.v3i1.70
Anthony Muchiri Wangui, Edwin Kadima Wamukoya and Oloo Micky Olutende. (2020). “Physiological and Anthropometric Characteristics of Amateur Women in the Kenya Rugby Union” Journal of Advances in Sports and Physical Education, 193-198. DOI: http:// 36348/jaspe.2020.v03i10.004
Oloo Micky Olutende, Maximilla N. Wanzala, Elizabeth Mse and Edwin Kadima Wamukoya. (2021). “The influence of socio-economic deprivation on multimorbidity: a systematic review” European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, vol. 6, no. 12, 17-40. http://doi:10.46827/ejpe.v6i12.3656
Oloo Micky Olutende, Maximilla N. Wanzala, Issah W. Kweyu and Edwin Kadima Wamukoya. (2021). “Predictors of occupational health and safety management practices in the building construction industry, Kakamega Kenya” IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS), 10(2), 43-57. http://doi:10.9790/1959-1002044357
Oloo Micky Olutende, Maximilla N. Wanzala, Issah W. Kweyu and Edwin Kadima Wamukoya. (2021). “Risk factors for obesity among school aged children in Kakamega county, Kenya” Journal of Advances in Sports and Physical Education, 4(4): 59-67. http://doi:10.36348/jaspe.2021.v04i04.003
Oloo Micky Olutende, Maximilla N. Wanzala, Elizabeth Mse and Edwin Kadima Wamukoya. (2021). “Health promotion behaviour for non- communicable diseases among healthcare workers in Kakamega county, Kenya” European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science 4(12): 107-136. http://doi: 46827/ejpe.v6i12.3687
Oloo Micky Olutende, Martin Sisa Yauma and Edwin Kadima Wamukoya and. (2021). “Predictors of Alcohol Abuse among University Students: Case of a Kenyan University” Journal of Advances in Sports and Physical Education, 4(7),151-160. http://doi:10.36348/jaspe.2021.v04i07.001
Oloo Micky Olutende, Martin Sisa Yauma and Edwin Kadima Wamukoya and. (2021). “Critical gaps in current physical activity and HIV literature: A review” IOSR Journal of Sports and Physical Education, 8, 4, 01-09. http://doi:10.9790/6737-08040109
Oloo Micky Olutende, Martin Sisa Yauma and Edwin Kadima Wamukoya and. (2021). “Substance abuse among university students. A look at predisposing factors” International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health 2021; 8(4): 234-241. https://www.kheljournal.com/archives/2021/vol8issue4/PartD/8-4-32-976.pdf
Kojo Nimako, Anna Gage, Caroline Benski, Sanam Roder-DeWan, Khatra Ali, Charles Kandie, Aisha Mohamed, Hellen Odeny, Micky Oloo, John Tolo Boston Otieno, Maximilla Wanzala, Rachel Okumu, Margaret E. Kruk. (2021).” Health System Redesign to Shift to Hospital Delivery for Maternal and Newborn Survival: Feasibility Assessment in Kakamega County, Kenya” Global Health: Science and Practice,9(4), 1-4. http://doi:10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00684
Olutende, M., Wangui, A.M., Kaniaru, D. and Wamukoya, E. (2022) Nurses Awareness on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Kakamega County Kenya. Open Access Library Journal, 9: e8562. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1108562
Olutende, M., Kweyu, I.W., Wanzala, M. and Mse, E. (2022) Risk Factors for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Nurses in Kakamega County Kenya. Open Access Library Journal, 9: e8564. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1108564
Olutende, M.O., Wangui, A.M., Kaniaru, D. and Mse, E. (2022) Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Nurses in Kakamega County, Kenya. Open Access Library Journal, 9: e8561. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1108561
Wamukoya, E.K., Olutende, M., Kaniaru, D., Soibe, L. and Wanzala, M. (2022) Link between COVID-19 and Substance Abuse among University Students. Open Access Library Journal, 9: e9034. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1109034
Wanzala, M., Omukunda, E., Wanjala, S. and Oloo, M.O. (2024) Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of COVID-19: A Case Study of Navakholo Sub-County, Kakamega, Kenya. Open Access Library Journal, 11: e11208. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1111208
Wanjala, W.S.N., Olutende, O.M., Joab, O., Omuterema, O.S., Steve, O. and Rose, W.(2024) The Role of Community Awareness in River/Wetland Conservation: A Case of Upper Yala River Watershed. Open Access Library Journal, 11: e11206. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1111206
Wanjala, W.S.N., Olutende, O.M., Rose, W., Joab, O., Omuterema, O.S. and Steve, O.(2024) Rivers of Resilience: Assessing Hydrological Baseline Data for Nature-Based Conservation in the Yala River Watershed. Open Access Library Journal, 11: e11207. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1111207
Olutende, M. O., Wamukoya, E. K., & Oloo, J. A. (2024). Effectiveness of the Lebed method therapeutic intervention on fall apprehension among elderly individuals in Kakamega County, Kenya. East African Medical Journal, 101(4), 6877-6891.
Oloo Micky Olutende, Wamukoya, Edwin. Kadima, & Oloo James Aggrey. (2024).Effectiveness of the Lebed method therapeutic intervention on physical stability among elderly individuals in Kakamega county. Journal of Applied Sports Sciences, 1, 57-79. https://doi.org/10.37393/JASS.2024.01.5
Oloo Micky Olutende, Wamukoya Edwin Kadima, & Oloo James Aggrey (2024).Effectiveness of the Lebed method therapeutic intervention on physical fitness among elderly individuals in Kakamega county, Kenya. African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences, 30(3), 347-375. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37597/ajphes.2024.30.3.2
Wanjala, W. Stella Namusia, Oloo Micky Olutende, Wamalwa Rose, & Wanjala, Paul Mutebi. (2024). Socio-economic and environmental interactions in the Maasai Mau Forest, Kenya: A comprehensive household survey analysis. African Journal of Empirical Research, 5(4), 1604–1614. https://ajernet.net/ojs/index.php/ajernet/article/view/896 https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.5.4.133

TRAINING/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

Facilitated a holiday school camp held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology from 16th to 18th April 2012.
Research Workshop on 2nd to 5th March 2017 at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology In collaboration with the University of Venda.
Attended National Para Volleyball Team selection held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega (2017).
Attended a strategic planning workshop at the Sigalagala National Polytechnic from 2nd to 4th August 2017
Part of the organizing committee of the international team physician course conducted by the American College of Sports Medicine in collaboration with Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in Bishop Stum from 15th to 18th October.
Attended a strategic planning workshop at Butere Technical Training Institute from 2nd to 4th November 2017
Attended Anti-doping Agency of Kenya workshop in Kakamega on 20th December 2017
Participated in a netball coaching course on 1st and 2nd July 2018 and got certified by the Kenya Netball Federation
Participated in a basketball coaching course from 11th to 12th July 2018 and got certified by the Kenya Basketball Federation.
Participated in a workshop on Bioethics in research at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology on 21st January 2019.
Participated in a Grant proposal writing workshop at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology on 28th February 2019.
Acquired a certificate of Good clinical practice from the NIDA clinical trials network valid from July 2022 to July 2025
Acquired a certificate on the fundamentals of watershed management from the United States Environmental Protection Agency

CONFERENCES

I presented a paper titled “Health Behavior Intentions and Barriers to Physical Activity among Health Science Students: Exploring General Self Efficacy as a Mediator” at the International Pan African Congress conference held at Royal Swiss Hotel Kisumu from 18th to 21st June 2018.
Presented thesis findings at the Postgraduate research findings seminar organized by The Directorate of Postgraduate Studies at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in Kakamega, Kenya on 4th -6th December 2018.
I presented a paper titled “Exercise Prescription: A Structural Equation Analysis of the Theory of Planned Behaviour among Healthcare Professionals in Kenya” at the 13th multi-disciplinary International Conference 2019 held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology from 19th to 21st June 2019.
Presented paper “Concussion Knowledge, attitude/behaviour and Return to Play among Kenyan Rugby Players in the Championship League 2019” at the 4th International Conference of the African Sports Management Association (ASMA) held at Mount Kenya University, Thika on 4th -6th April 2019
I presented a paper titled “Efficacy of Physical Activity Counselling Interventions Delivered in Primary Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis” at the 14th multi-disciplinary International Conference 2021 held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology from 19th to 21st May 2021.
I presented a paper titled “Risk Factors for Obesity among School-Aged Children in Kakamega County, Kenya” at the 15th multi-disciplinary International Conference 2021 held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology from 25th to 27th May 2022.
I presented a paper titled “Risk Factors for Work-Related Musculoskeletal
Disorders among Nurses in Kakamega County, Kenya” at the 15th multi-disciplinary international conference 2021 held in Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology from 25th to 27th May 2022.
I presented a paper titled “Risk Factors for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Nurses in Kakamega County, Kenya” at the 15th multi-disciplinary international conference 2021 held in Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology from 25th to 27th May 2022.
I presented a paper titled “Discriminant analysis of anthropometric and bio motor variables for classification of male university athletes in three sports” at 4th Kenya Academy of Sports International sports conference held in Glee hotel from 24th to 26th June 2024.
I presented a paper titled “Effectiveness of the Lebed method therapeutic intervention on physical stability among elderly individuals in Kakamega County” at 8th ICHPER-SD Africa Regional Conference 2024 held in Kenyatta University Main Campus, International Languages and Conference Centre Building (ILCC) from 11th – 13th September 2024
I presented a paper titled “Discriminant analysis of anthropometric and bio motor variables among groups of male University athletes in three sports” at 8th ICHPER-SD Africa Regional Conference 2024 held in Kenyatta University Main Campus, International Languages and Conference Centre Building (ILCC) from 11th – 13th September 2024
I presented a paper titled “Effect of a Physical Literacy Intervention on Fundamental Movement Skills in Adolescents Aged 12‑14 in Kenya” at 8th ICHPER-SD Africa Regional Conference 2024 held in Kenyatta University Main Campus, International Languages and Conference Centre Building (ILCC) from 11th – 13th September 2024

PROJECTS INVOLVED

Research consultant in the project “Kakamega Health Service Delivery Redesign Feasibility Assessment,” which was a collaboration between Harvard University, the Council of Governors, Kakamega County Department of Health and the Ministry of Health. Which was valued at 10,000$. Project time October 2019- February 2020.
Data analyst for “Baseline Turkana 4 Resilience Project “through Benaphil Consultants Limited, August 2020.
Data analyst of “Baseline survey for a regional project on health, nutrition and WASH in South Sudan, Kenya and Uganda. “For Johanniter through Benaphil Consultants Limited, October 2020.
Senior research consultant for the project (2021) “Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Of Medical Practitioners Towards Doping and the Legal Framework Guiding Medical Practice concerning Anti-doping in Kenya” for Anti-doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK)
Awarded university research fund grant worth 450,000ksh among other colleagues; Prof Edwin Wamukoya, Dr Davis Kaniaru, Dr Maximilla Wanzala and Ms. Lilian Soibe. Title of research “Mental & Physical Health Interventions on Covid-19 related depression among University Students with Substance Use Disorders in Kakamega County”
Data analyst for university research fund project “Strengthening Community Strategy for Enhancing Accessibility to Care among Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases in Kakamega County, during Covid-19 Pandemic.” Led by principal investigator Dr. Damaris Ochanda May 2022.
Data analyst for “Endline Turkana 4 Resilience Project “through Benaphil Consultants Limited, June 2022.
Data analyst for the project (2022) “Assessment of compliance with the international standards of therapeutic use exemption among Kenyan athletes” for the Anti-doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK)
Data analysts of the “midline survey of the project “contribute towards breaking the cycle of food and nutrition insecurity in Nasinyono, Turkana West sub-county Turkana County. “For AIC health ministries through Benaphil Consultants Limited, December 2022.
Data analyst of “conducting a study on the current policies, trends and practices of ECD in SOS children’s villages “For global programme expert group (early childhood development) – SOS children’s villages through Benaphil consultants limited, February 2023.
Data analyst of “The Inclusive Home-based Early Learning Project “For Principal investigator Dr. Rose Atieno Opiyo of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology from February 2023
Lead Consultant hired by Women in Water and Natural Resource Conservation (WWANC) for baseline survey of the Yala River Watershed Protection Project. The survey was from April 2023 to July 2023
GRANTS AND PROJECTS INVOLVED
Research consultant in the project “Kakamega Health Service Delivery Redesign Feasibility Assessment,” which was a collaboration between Harvard University, the Council of Governors, Kakamega County Department of Health and the Ministry of Health. Which was valued at 10,000$. Project time October 2019- February 2020.
Data analyst for “Baseline Turkana 4 Resilience Project “through Benaphil Consultants Limited, August 2020.
Data analyst of “Baseline survey for a regional project on health, nutrition and WASH in South Sudan, Kenya and Uganda. “For Johanniter through Benaphil Consultants Limited, October 2020.
Senior research consultant for the project (2021) “Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Of Medical Practitioners Towards Doping and the Legal Framework Guiding Medical Practice concerning Anti-doping in Kenya” for Anti-doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK)
Awarded university research fund grant worth 450,000ksh among other colleagues; Prof Edwin Wamukoya, Dr Davis Kaniaru, Dr Maximilla Wanzala and Ms. Lilian Soibe. Title of research “Mental & Physical Health Interventions on Covid-19 related depression among University Students with Substance Use Disorders in Kakamega County”
Data analyst for university research fund project “Strengthening Community Strategy for Enhancing Accessibility to Care among Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases in Kakamega County, during Covid-19 Pandemic.” Led by principal investigator Dr.Damaris Ochanda May 2022.
Data analyst for “Endline Turkana 4 Resilience Project “through Benaphil Consultants Limited, June 2022.
Data analyst for the project (2022) “Assessment of compliance with the international
standards of therapeutic use exemption among Kenyan athletes” for the Anti-doping
Agency of Kenya (ADAK)
Data analysts of the “midline survey of the project “contribute towards breaking the cycle of food and nutrition insecurity in Nasinyono, Turkana West sub-county Turkana County. “For AIC health ministries through Benaphil Consultants Limited, December 2022.
Data analyst of “conducting a study on the current policies, trends and practices of ECD in SOS children’s villages “For global programme expert group (early childhood development) – SOS children’s villages through Benaphil consultants limited, February 2023.
Data analyst of “The Inclusive Home-based Early Learning Project “For Principal investigator Dr. Rose Atieno Opiyo of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology from February 2023
Lead Consultant hired by Women in Water and Natural Resource Conservation (WWANC) for baseline survey of the Yala River Watershed Protection Project. The survey was from April 2023 to July 2023
Awarded the 2024 BJSM Global Research Grant by the British Journal of Sports Medicine for my project titled "Feasibility and Process Evaluation of Integrating Exercise Medicine into Primary Healthcare Services in Mombasa’s Informal Settlements." This £2000 grant supports research on enhancing healthcare in marginalized communities through sports and exercise medicine and includes mentorship with international SEM researchers.